Much of Durham is composed of willow oaks that were planted in the 1930s and 40s, many of which are now decaying and being removed. To offset this, the Durham Environmental Affairs board plans to plant 1,680 new trees annually.

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act was enacted by Congress in 1970 to dismantle the Mafia but it is still used in the prosecution of modern-day street gangs. Some people think the Act does not (and should not) apply to street gangs.